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(thohm' uhss) Personal name from Hebrew meaning, “a twin.” One of
the first twelve disciples of Jesus (Mark 3:18). The apocryphal
book, The Acts of Thomas, uses the literal meaning of his name
(“twin”) in making him the twin of Jesus Himself! His personality
was complex, revealing a pessimism mixed with loyalty and faith
(John 11:16). Thomas sought evidence of Jesus' resurrection (John
20:25), but when convinced of the miracle made an historic
confession of faith (John 20:28). See Apocrypha, New Testament;
Didymus; Disciples. |
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor.. "Entry for 'THOMAS'". "Holman Bible
Dictionary".
<http://www.studylight.org/dic/hbd/view.cgi?number=T6217>. 1991
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